Fenugreek seeds Nutrition facts
Fenugreek seeds

Fenugreek seeds are tiny, bitter, dicotyledonous seeds of the fenugreek herb. They exhibit a strongly aromatic and pungent flavor when toasted gently.
Traditionally, fenugreeks have been used to cure digestive problems and to improve breast milk secretion in nursing mothers.
In the botany, fenugreek is a small annual leguminous herb belonging in the Fabaceae family, genus: Trigonella. Scientific name: Trigonella foenum-graecum. Some of the common names of herb fenugreek include greek-hay, methi seeds, bird's foot, greek-clover, etc.
Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
---|---|---|
Principle | ||
Energy | 323 Kcal | 16% |
Carbohydrates | 58.35 g | 45% |
Protein | 23 g | 41% |
Total Fat | 6.41 g | 21% |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 65% |
Vitamins | ||
Folates | 57 µg | 14% |
Niacin | 1.640 mg | 7% |
Pyridoxine | 0.600 mg | 46% |
Riboflavin | 0.366 mg | 28% |
Thiamin | 0.322 mg | 27% |
Vitamin A | 60 IU | 2% |
Vitamin C | 3 mg | 5% |
Electrolytes | ||
Sodium | 67 mg | 4.5% |
Potassium | 770 mg | 16% |
Minerals | ||
Calcium | 176 mg | 18% |
Copper | 1.110 mg | 123% |
Iron | 33.53 mg | 419% |
Magnesium | 191 mg | 48% |
Manganese | 1.228 mg | 53% |
Phosphorus | 296 mg | 42% |
Selenium | 6.3 µg | 11% |
Zinc | 2.50 mg | 23% |